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Why Farm Fresh Eggs?

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Mercy Hill Farm
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Why Farm Fresh Eggs? What’s the difference? Better taste, healthier color, fresher food, more nutrient density. Find out what others are saying: The Benefits of Farm Fresh Eggs (Via Williams Sonoma) Farm Fresh Eggs vs Conventional Factory Farm Eggs – … Continue reading →

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Sprouting Seeds – It’s Springtime!

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Mercy Hill Farm
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  March is a pretty exciting time for New England farmers: The seed order arrives, we start digging around for seedling trays and heat lamps. Sprouting seeds kick of the re-greening of the dead brown ground being revealed by the … Continue reading →

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Fresh Local Eggs

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Mercy Hill Farm
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Can you remember what it was like to be one day old? Fresh squeezed eggs from Mercy Hill Farm do. #Buylocal for the best flavor and value. share this: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via … Continue reading →

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Still Harvesting Kale From the Cold Frame

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Mercy Hill Farm
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January 6 and we are still harvesting Kale from the coldframe. Smoothies for breakfast! #kale #nhfarm #nutrition #vitamins #minerals #fiber #antioxidants #heartygreens share this: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet … Continue reading →

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KALE

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Mercy Hill Farm
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This will make a great breakfast smoothie! share this: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

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Kale – The Great Survivor

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Mercy Hill Farm
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We slogged through 12″ of snow this morning, out to the garden. The kale was doing fine under the cold frame despite the 18F temperature. share this: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share … Continue reading →

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Eggs At Last, Lord Almighty, Fresh Eggs At Last

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Mercy Hill Farm
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I know. It’s been a long and difficult wait for us too. GOOD NEWS: All spring we had to suffer with store bought, cage grown (ew) nasty eggs. But now our new girls at Mercy Hill Farm are finally laying! … Continue reading →

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Summer Blossoms

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Mercy Hill Farm
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Truly, summer is the most impressive time for taking pictures of the farm. These are snapshots of flowers blooming currently around the house: We love growing our own food, but we plant a lot of flowers and herbs as well. … Continue reading →

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Chick Day 2012

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Mercy Hill Farm
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Spring is just around the corner, and we’re excited to start another great farming season.   The baby chicks are camping out in the office until the blustery winds calm down a bit out there. Piper likes the chicks too. … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving on Mercy Hill Farm

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Mercy Hill Farm
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I know we planted Snow Peas but… Kale don’t care. Look at it growing through the snow. Love Kale. Swiss Chard on the other hand, while pretty against the white snow, is a little more spleeny. Leaves died shortly after … Continue reading →

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